AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBlue Belt Marine Conservation: Montserrat has officially joined the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, aiming to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone through Marine Protected Areas, fisheries management, marine habitat surveys, and updated marine legislation—Montserrat becomes the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory to join, alongside Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands. Regional Fisheries Governance: The CRFM Ministerial Council held its 20th regular meeting by teleconference, focusing on aquaculture growth, food security, climate and disaster resilience via insurance, and progress against illegal fishing; Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore was elected Chair for 2026–2027, succeeding Anguilla’s Kyle Hodge. Anguilla Tourism at CTO Forum: A high-level Anguilla Tourist Board delegation is attending Caribbean Week in New York (June 1–5) to push Anguilla’s tourism priorities and connect with regional partners under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Business Support for Entrepreneurs: COCI and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) ran a business support session in St. Maarten highlighting funding and grant pathways for eligible entrepreneurs, including export and market-entry support. Aquaculture Tech Watch: Japan announced commercial trial sales of fully farmed eels, a major step toward reducing pressure on wild-caught juvenile eels.
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